Featured. Slanted Magazine #8.

Check out the new Slanted Magazine #8 from Germany. 196-pages of Futuristic 2D/3D Typography. Featured: Edhv, Klein Dytham, Pixel Garten, Maxime Buechi, Ina Saltz, Erwin Bauer, Sangho Park, Sabrina Tibourtine, Christoph Dunst, Sipho Mabona, Gemma O'Brien, David Carson, MWM Graphics, Ebon Heath, and Yulia Brodskaya.

Complex TV - The KDU.

Complex TV did a great Double-Feature (Part 1 + Part 2) on The KDU and our unified stance on Strategy, Aesthetics, and Collaboration. Featured: David Gensler, 88 Keys, Christopher Bevans, Laurence Chandler, Phil Knott, Aerosyn-Lex Mestrovic, Matt W. Moore, Ryan Monihan, Michael Ventura, and Eric Vogel.

MWM.Pepsi.RockBand.MTV.Harmonix.

This was a fun one! Hit Notcot.com for the details. Big Thanks to UnderCurrent & Josh Spear for bringing me on board for this project.

define: Crushed.

The building we painted in May is gonzo! This photo is priceless.

Painting With Kate.

Kate and I are back at it with our Collaboration Painting Series for our Show in September at Corduroy here in Portland, Maine. Here's another sneak-peek. The Series is 10 strong and is looking like nothing either of us has ever painted. This is why collabos are so fun. Expect the unexpected. Check out Kate's Portfolio. She rocks!

Q3 Reminder.

Just a quick heads up to everyone who purchased one of the über limited MWM 2009 Calendars. Tomorrow is July 1st, and that means out with the Green and in with the Red. May the sun shine down on us. Please. It seems more like Portland, Oregon around here lately than Portland, Maine. Bring it on. I am already scheming on how to kick it up a notch for the MWM 2010 Calendars. Stay tuned.

Spotted In The Boonies.

This is pretty hilarious. An MWM Graphics Field Agent in Eastern Washington came across these aluminum Mountain Dew "Americana" Bottles that I designed last Summer. Yup, in an antique store. And selling for 8 bucks a pop. Not bad, especially considering they made 9 million of them. I'm also told they have been spotted at Carnivals being used in the Ring Toss Game. Too funny!

Keystone Design Union.

As a core-member of The Keystone Design Union, I am very pleased to announce the relaunch of our collective's website.
"Founded in 2003, The Keystone Design Union (The KDU) is a Creative Strategic Consultancy, fueled by our Global Creative Network with over 700 members in more than 60 countries Worldwide. The KDU identifies and unites the world's top established and undiscovered creative talent to form highly focused and efficient vertical teams specifically tailored to deliver innovative, strategic solutions to the world's top brands. Through our network of world class talent we find inspiration, insight and knowledge which drives our solutions. Our network is a constantly evolving, organic, self-governing system. It's the constant growth and expansion of the network itself, which functions both as a Brand and Organization, that allows us an unparalleled amount of global insight and relevancy."

Asylum Jam.

The annual Asylum "Wall Of Fame" Graffiti Jam began this weekend with a beautiful blue-sky Saturday that defied the weather forecast. But today was a wash, so the production is still coming together. I'll prolly catch a few noogies for posting photos of the unfinished jam, but whatevs. It's looking fresh already. View 2008, 2007, and More.
I banged out this fluffy piece pretty quick. Not extra pleased with it, but I like the idea I was going for. This Summer I am focusing my letter-based pieces on a new deconstructed process that re-thinks the standard "Sketch. Fill. 3D. Outline. Inline. Force Field." I'm trying to figure out a new way to build up the letterforms without doing the cookie-cutter technique that we all love so much. So far, I haven't nailed one yet, but I am trying. Hopefully by August I will be slaying my five letters in a new way. Click-Zoom.

Pantone & ColorMunki.

I was psyched to get home from my travels to a pile of mail so big that I had to move some of it downstairs to get in the door. Lots of awesome stuff including Phase 1 of prizes from winning Cut & Paste Boston 2D Design Competition a few months ago. Got a grip of Pantone books, swatch fans, and such. And also got this futuristic new thingamajig from ColorMunki that I am not educated enough yet to explain. But their site can fill you in. Pretty awesome, if you are a design nerd like me. Can't wait to receive the rest of the prizes, especially the new Wacom Cintiq that allows you to draw right on the screen. Fresh!

MWM "Parallel Universe" - Opening Photos.

Good Times! View Slideshow. And please help spread the word :)

MWM "Parallel Universe" - Art Photos.

*CLICK-ZOOM for details. Contact POP for Prices/Availability.
**Lots of folks are asking... "Spraypaint?!" The answer is "Yes!".

Next Level Visual.

Most fun I've had on a mural in years! 2 full days. Click-Zoom.
*Photos of "Parallel Universe" Party People and Art tomorrow.
**Opening Reception in one hour. Be There!

Parallel Universe Mural. *Teaser.

I spent today rocking on this Mural for my "Parallel Universe" Show at POP Gallery. Opening tomorrow night. The mural is not done. I will spend all day tomorrow rocking on it :) Please help spread the word. *7:00-11:00pm. Tuesday June 23. POP. Rua Virgilio de Carvalho Pinto 297, Pinheiros. 05415-030 Sao Paulo. Brazil.

Questions & Answers.

Recent Interviews: Total Sao Paulo - MWM Interview. Good times! Crispin brought me for lessons to learn the Forró with beautiful Brazilian Girls, and then we drank nuff Cachaça. Then we bar hopped and spoke on my "Parallel Universe" Show here in Sao Paulo, my Portland-Maine Studio, and some opinions I have on some stuff.
Russian Streetwear Kingpins. Blokk - MWM Interview.
Honored to be in: Europe By Designers. Surf around site. A+ cast.

Mais Há Mais.

Brazil Blueprints.

I've fallen into a nice morning routine of multiple espressos, doodling, and hauling cigs at a local cafe before hitting the lab. Psyched to actualize a couple of these soon! Click-Zoom.

Parallel Universe. Preparativos Finais.

New Weathermen Track.

I used to post more songs here at my Blog, but now I just Big UP the good stuff at My Twitter. This track deserves double-shine. New Weathermen (w. Aesop Rock, El-P, Cage). Reports Of A Possible Kidnapping. Next Level Rap. Looking forward to the Album.

MWM X BURTON - Artist 13 Series Tees.

The tees I designed for Burton's "Artist 13 Series" Line just dropped at Burton Flagship Stores around the globe. Thanks Guys! Always an honor. I really appreciate the flexibility on color-count. When they said "No Limit", I responded "Absolutely" :) *Better Photos soon.

São Paulo. Dia E Noite.

MWM "Parallel Universe" Brazil Solo-Show.

MWM "Parallel Universe". 23.06 - 25.07. POP Gallery - Sao Paulo.
An ambitious creative spirit, MWM (Matt W. Moore) has traveled to Sao Paulo for one month to prepare, from scratch, for his first South American Solo-Exhibition. He arrived with no art, no supplies, and no firm plan for this new series of canvas paintings. The ideas for the artworks have actualized while processing time spent absorbing Brazilian Culture, exploring this Mega-City, the vibrant colors, the exaggerated geometry, and the diverse architecture of Sao Paulo.
MWM's "Parallel Universe" Series explores and celebrates the convergence of his dedication to various disciplines of design and art. The paintings were created entirely with spray paint, one of Matt's favorite mediums. But, the designs are very clean, and appear almost digital in their precise details and craft. An honest, analog attempt to achieve the same depth and abstract geometry of his digital "Vectorfunk" style. The goal with each work is to have the viewers eye fall into the piece and get lost in the optical illusions, trying to figure out what is up, down, left, and right. Welcome to the Jungle!

TV Cultura Brazil. Studio Visit.

TV Cultura came through last week to see what's been going down in my Brazil Lab. We spoke about my history, this series of canvases, and my plans for the future. Hopefully not to much got lost in translation :) Thanks Guys! TV Cultura - Matt W. Moore.

Mais E Mais.

Everything is coming along great on my "Parallel Universe" Series. I have 9 days left until the Exhibition. Double-Shiftin' 8 Days a week!

Stack Dem Chips.

It's always fun for me to watch friends curiously perusing my Painting Studio. First they see the Art (and it is usually not done, so I must explain what I plan to do next with each painting). Then they notice how messy it is and ask "How can you possibly make such clean work in such a cluttered space?". Then they start to notice my little tricks of the trade, my MacGyver Art Supplies. The fun stuff! Like these pennies that I use for weights when doing paper-stencil spraying. I've been using pennies for years. It all started because it was the most convenient thing I had around to use. But then when I went to the Hardware Store to buy stuff that would work the same, I realized there was nothing less expensive. Oh, the irony of it all! Just wait until I put these guys back into circulation. Haha.

YO! New Colorway.

Another Studio casualty. Toothbrush+Windex can't revive these guys.

Explorando E Observando.

As Aventuras Noite!

Trabalhando Em Estúdio.

I've been putting in double-shifts here in the lab. These are only background layers, half-cooked, lots more action in the next couple weeks. Stay tuned for the evolution. Good Times!

Getting Busy.

The MWM Temporary Brazil Studio is now 100% assembled! Zagg from POP hooked up a great apartment for me with one floor for my art studio, and a loft for chillin'. Oh, and a great view of Sao Paulo, a Pool, a Sauna... É uma boa vida aqui!
I will continue updating my blog with photos of my days working on this series of paintings, and iPhone shots from my evenings exploring. This city is beyond words. Good Times! Big UP to ROJO for syncing me with this opportunity. These paintings will rock!

São Paulo Fantástico.

BRAZIL.

Phish At Fenway.

What's Next?

Getting psyched for a month in Sao Paulo, Brazil. I'm heading down on Monday to explore, and to paint a new series of large canvas work for my solo-exhibition at POP Gallery (June 23 - July 25). YES!

2005 Flashback. Sticks & Bricks.

Here's a couple classics: Sticks & Bricks. Hyper-detailed compositions with multiple narratives. I had a lot of fun with these. I am currently brainstorming ways to pick up where I left off with this series. It's like a Sharpie doodle inside the computer. Last year I started getting all sorts of emails from people saying they loved the water bottles I designed. What water bottles?! Apparently there was a Faux-Designer out there jocking my fresh. It's happening quite a bit these days. It's wack when people straight steal your work. But honestly, I am more concerned with having people think I designed something that I didn't work on. Most of the time, the Faux-Vectorfunk is horrible.
Don't get me wrong, there are lots of Originators and Innovators out there pushing new ideas. It inspires me to work even harder when I see great original works by my contemporaries. But it stinks to see the results of Copy/Paste/Tweak. Especially when someone was paid to do it. Anyways, enough ranting for today. If you want my daily ranting, check My Twitter. See these designs in full screen. Click-Zoom :)

KDU X Diesel Expo. Miami.

The KDU X Diesel "Only The Brave" Tour hit Miami a couple weeks ago on May 7th. A multi-floor showcase of over 30 international Keystone Design Union members at the incredible Moore Building in Miami's Design District. Check Lex's Blog for photos. Psyched to have been a part of this tour. *PDF Photo Recap for both shows.

GRACEfully.

This one is for you Grace. See you soon! Click-Zoom.

iBoston.

Hex Series. Process Shot #4.

Having a lot of fun with these. Pushing a little Mandelbrot action on this one. Still nowhere near done, but interesting already. Click-Zoom.

SALE! B/W B:5 + Alphafont 3.0.

I'm running a Special Online Sale (*Through June 31st) for MWM B/W B:5 Print Set (Preview), and MWM Alphafont 3.0 Print Set (Preview). Both series were completed this past Winter. B:5 is 100% hand-drawn greyscale art, and A:3 is 100% colorful digital art. Both for $50 HERE.

2004 Flashback. Surfing The Vaults.

I've been spending some time each day going through photos of my canvas paintings from 1999-2004 - 1 - 2 - 3 - and trying to get my head back in that zone. This was definitely my most prolific "painting" phase. The break away into "digital" was crucial, but this Summer I'm going back to analog and hoping all the ideas and techniques from each discipline will converge into great paintings. Stay tuned. Click-Zoom.

Burlington, Vermont.

Interviewed. Malakye Industry Profile.

"Matt W. Moore, graphic designer, artist and founder of MWM Graphics, sets the bar high when it comes to originality and taking design and art to the next level. Working inside and outside the industry for clients such as Burton, Nike SB, O'Neill, the NFL, Microsoft Zune, and Scion Motors is a true testament to his abilities and range of composition. With 10,000 hours under his belt and a wealth of experience under the table, Matt has the skills and know-how to land jobs with the industry’s finest.
If you’re an aspiring graphic designer looking for insider knowledge and tips, Matt lays out the fundamentals to help you get there. Whether it’s creating a name for yourself, the best ways to approach potential clients, or laying out a game plan for your next project, Matt touches base on these topics – and more - and illustrates the story that led him to where he’s at today." MWM - Malakye Industry Profile.

MWM "Thus Far" Slideshow.

A lot of folks have been reaching out and asking if a video of my lecture at OFFF is online anywhere. It was filmed, but I am not sure if it is up yet, or if it will ever be. Instead of waiting, I've decided to share the slides from the lecture at my Flickr page. Honestly, I think it is better to let the art do the talking. Just imagine me nervously trying to explain what, when, how, and why I created this stuff. The presentation is chronological, starting with graffiti and murals, then canvas painting, then learning design software and using it for art, and then on to my annual analog B/W Series. The overarching theme is "Range Is Conducive To Growth." Enjoy :) MWM "Thus Far" Slideshow.

Logos. CNC Builders & Sole Fire.

I've had some fun projects this month designing logos. I really enjoy the challenge of identity work, and the explorations that take place prior to finalizing a mark. Generally, I create 5+ B/W options, then review with client and pick the best one to further explore, then explore color and finalize. It's an iceberg of work that only designers and clients can fully appreciate. Pictured here are a couple for CNC Builders and Sole Fire. Two very different companies, but the rules remain the same. Relevant. Impactful. Memorable. Unique. Click-Zoom.

Featured. One Day Book.

I have a bunch of work featured in Index Book's most recent offering: One Day (Curated by Emil Kozak). The hardcover weighs in at 252-pages and features work from dozens of international artists and designers. "One Day takes a comprehensive look at how graphics have entered our daily lives, and adorn everything from alarm clocks to skateboards. Not only do these graphics apply beauty, life and personality to our objects, but they also create a relationship with us, when they become part of the 'visual soundtrack' to our lives." Definitely top-shelf material. Check it. Order One Day Book.

Hex Series. Process Shot #3.

It's great to be home and back in my studio. My Hex Series is coming to life. I'd say I'm about 25% done on all eleven of them. Stay tuned for more process shots along the way. Lots of fun. Click-Zoom.

MWM - TCH - Mini Cooper Convertible.

In collaboration with The Cool Hunter, a special "Vectorfunk" Mini Cooper Convertible. "100 Mini Cooper's curated by The Cool Hunter Artist Series. *Coming soon to a city near you." Stay Tuned. Big Thanks to Bill Tikos, founder of TCH. Click-Zoom.

MWM X Nu Nouveau S/S 09.

I've always wanted to do a "Black-On-Black" Tee. Thanks to the Format homies and their debut Nu Nouveau Collection, my mysty-tee is actualized. "Devil In The Details" celebrates this S/S 09 Collection's "Art Nouveau" aesthetic. Also in this season: Brand Nu, Eepmon, Blain Fontana, Mishka, and Lemar & Dauley. Each tee is limited to 300. A great lineup and fresh look-book. Thanks guys! Click-Zoom.

Featured. CA-162.

Matthew Scissorhands featured in Computer Arts 162. Click-Zoom.